Suicide – Considerations for culturally and linguistically diverse young people

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Australia

Related to Cultural identity, migration and refugees, Self-harm and suicide

This fact sheet discusses what schools need to take into consideration when dealing with a death by suicide concerning students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Topics covered include:

‘Seek further information’
‘Consider how cultural or religious beliefs may impact on open communication about suicide’
‘Consider the impact of migration’
‘Other helpful steps to support CALD young people’

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Suicide – Considerations for culturally and linguistically diverse young people

Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation, Australia

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Working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adolescents

Reflections on culturally competent practice with Mthobeli Ngcanga

Reflections on culturally competent practice with Nellie Anderson

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster

Play and creative expression

Support networks

Routines and predictability

Emotional regulation

Child–adult relationships

Communication and meaning-making

Practices for supporting infant and child mental health after disasters

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